{"product_id":"southern-angle-headed-dragon","title":"Southern Angle Headed Dragon | Lophosaurus spinipes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlender, statuesque and beautifully camouflaged, the Southern Angle-headed Dragon spends its days perched motionless on vertical trunks in cool rainforest gullies. It is a rewarding species for keepers who can hold steady, gentle humidity rather than fierce heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatural origin for this listing is the wet forests and rainforest gullies of eastern Australia, from south-east Queensland through eastern New South Wales. There it clings to shaded trunks near running water. The enclosure should recreate that with a tall, planted arboreal setup, rough vertical branches, dense cover and a cool, damp, well-shaded feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA healthy specimen is lean and angular, with a crested nape, spiny scales and an intricate lichen-like pattern of browns, greys and greens that melts into bark. Adult size is generally 30–40 cm total length including the long tail, so the animal should never be purchased only for its current size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTemperament is best described as alert but placid, freezing rather than fleeing when it feels watched. It is not a handling animal and shows best as a display dragon. A single male may be kept with one or two females in a tall enclosure; never house two males together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed as an insectivore; appropriately sized crickets, roaches and other invertebrates, with occasional chopped greens taken by some individuals. Offer food every one to two days for growing animals and several times weekly for adults, dusting with calcium and using a vitamin supplement periodically, and gut-loading feeders first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHouse in a tall enclosure, minimum around 60 × 45 × 90 cm for one to a small group, taller and larger preferred. Keep it cool by dragon standards at 20–28 °C by day, never letting it exceed the low-30s for long as heat stress can be fatal, with a cooler night drop. Provide low-output UVB. Maintain high humidity of 70–90 percent with daily misting or a misting system, plentiful vertical branches, live or artificial foliage for cover, and a water feature or dripper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreeding follows a cooler, wetter seasonal cycle. Females lay small clutches of eggs in moist substrate, incubated at cool temperatures around 22–25 °C over a long period. Breeding is achievable but not expected for most keepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLophosaurus spinipes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouthern Angle-headed Dragon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRainforest gullies of eastern Australia (SE Queensland to eastern NSW)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–15 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlert but placid; a display animal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Enclosure Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 × 45 × 90 cm (tall)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Enclosure Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger and taller planted arboreal enclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInsectivore – crickets, roaches \u0026amp; invertebrates, some greens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBasking Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 28 °C; avoid exceeding low-30s °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmbient Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–24 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUVB Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — UV Index 1.0–2.0 at basking + 5–6% UVB (T5 HO fluorescent) — moderate, filtered-canopy UVB - avoid strong desert-strength tubes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh, 70–90% with daily misting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate keepers wanting a cool-climate arboreal dragon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLicence Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes - reptile keeper's licence in most Australian states\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest kept alone or as one male with one or two females in a large, tall, well-planted enclosure with several sight breaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not house two males together, and do not mix with other lizard species or any animal that competes for basking sites or could intimidate this shy dragon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize options reflect the sizes we stock; any shown as sold out will return as we restock. Australian livestock for in-store collection or local delivery, with our live arrival guarantee. A reptile keeper's licence is required to buy and keep native reptiles and amphibians in most Australian states - please ensure you hold the appropriate licence for your state before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234113077539,"sku":"BA8342","price":300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/southern-angle-headed-dragon.jpg?v=1781503853","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/southern-angle-headed-dragon","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}